Ricardo Torres

Ricardo "Rick" Torres is the President and CEO of the National Student Clearinghouse, a position he has held since 2008.12 Here are some key details about Torres:

Professional Background

Torres has led the National Student Clearinghouse for nearly two decades, overseeing significant growth and expansion of the organization's services.3 Under his leadership, the Clearinghouse has:

• Extended its reach to serve nearly 3,600 higher education institutions and 25,000 K-12 schools
• Increased education-serving transactions by 20 times
• Achieved a 12% compound annual revenue growth rate
• Established the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center in 2010

Education and Board Memberships

• MBA in International Finance from Georgetown University
• Bachelor's degree from Manhattan College
• Serves on the boards of:
  • Brightpoint Community College Foundation
  • Achieving the Dream
  • ACT (formerly known as American College Testing)
• Founding member of the Groningen Declaration Network Group

Career Highlights

Prior to joining the Clearinghouse, Torres had a distinguished career in the private sector, including roles at:

• BestPractices (COO)
• Capital One
• PepsiCo
• Philip Morris/Kraft Foods (now Altria Group)

Retirement Announcement

In August 2024, Torres announced his intention to retire from his role as President and CEO of the National Student Clearinghouse in February 2025.23 He expressed pride in the organization's accomplishments during his tenure and confidence in its future success.

Ricardo Torres has been instrumental in positioning the National Student Clearinghouse as a crucial resource for the education community, focusing on providing valuable data and services to support student success and inform education policy.